Initially born in the 1960s and 1970s, the modern solid waste industry focused on using regulatory tools to protect public health and create a healthier environment. Regulations evolved over time, with significant updates in the 1980s and 1990s to create the robust framework that exists today. Meeting those regulatory goals, and the technical challenges they created, created a large industry which thrives today.
This event is hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.